Industry Insights

A Day in the Life: Digital Content Editor

8:30 AM: Arrive at desk with large coffee in hand. Worked a long day yesterday editing an article that came in late from one of the contributors. Check phone messages, and read and respond to e-mails relating to the next …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Trends in hospitality – Focus on the future of the food industry

Read this article from EHL Insights to learn more about current trends in the food industry and innovations on the horizon!

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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What is an Auditor?

Auditors are finance professionals who perform audits — they review financial statements, internal processes, and transaction records to assess accuracy and completeness. Internal auditors typically work for the company they audit and guide management on improving recording and reporting processes. …

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5 New Years Resolutions Leaders Vow to Stick to After the January Hype

With the new year brings new opportunities for new beginnings. While it’s not uncommon for forward-thinking business leaders to make resolutions for the workplace in January, it is uncommon for each and every one of them to actually stick to …

By Ivy Exec
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Understanding Operating Expenses: Definition and Examples

Operating expenses are recurring costs necessary to sustain daily business activities and generate revenue. They are essential for the continued operation of a business and are typically incurred within a short time period. 

Operating Expenses Definition

Operating expenses, also known …

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AI in Finance & Banking: 11 Ways It’s Changing the Industry

In 1950, when Alan Turing questioned whether machines could think, no one knew how much capability artificial intelligence would have more than 70 years later. This question alone gave rise to complex concepts like machine learning (ML), robotics, deep learning, expert …

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Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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Investment Banking Skills for Your Resume

The hard and soft skills you need in investment banking include understanding complex formulas and having the dedication to tackle the long, sometimes stressful hours required in an investment banking career. Your resume should show potential employers that you have …

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Why the Combination of Analytical Skills and Creativity Is So Valuable

Many people believe that analytical skills and creativity are opposites and cannot exist (or only rarely exist) in the same person. Sometimes this is framed as the “left brain/right brain”  dichotomy or as “logic” versus “intuition”. In reality, this sharp …

By Firsthand
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Executive Presence Decoded: Mastering Your Corporate Persona

In today’s dynamic business landscape, the concept of being the embodiment of your organization extends beyond conventional notions. 

Amidst a backdrop of charismatic CEOs and brand personalities vying for attention in the digital sphere, embracing the role of your company’s …

By Ivy Exec
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A Day in the Life: Assistant Brand Manager

Interested in brand management? Take a look at a typical day in the life of an assistant brand management… and get ready for a lot of meetings.

8:30 AM: Get into work. Listen to voice mails. Check e-mails. Look over …

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